Question

$\Delta$ABC is constructed such that AB = 6 cm, BC = 10 cm, and $\angle$A = 90${}^{\circ }$. The length of side AC is .

• A. 5 cm
• B. 6 cm
• C. 8 cm

Answer 1

The correct option is C 8 cm

Step 1:
Draw the line segment AB = 6 cm.

Step 2:
Measure the angle A with your protractor. Make a mark at 90 degrees and draw a line from A passing through the mark.

Step 3:
Draw an arc with centre at B and radius 10 cm. The point at which this arc cuts the line through A is the required point C.

From the above construction, the length of side AC is 8 cm.